Much better, thanks.

I still suck, but I spoke with my son-in-law, who suggested two things:

Switch back and forth, playing in tandem with him. He's a shootist. Or,

Look for the trick, because there's always a trick.

So, I started again. This time I played it my way. I'm taking my time, and searching for the cool stuff.

I still suck, but I'm having more fun, and I am advancing.

Also, I'm nearly ready to post the first chapter to Lucrecia's Legacy, Part 2: Josephine's Journal.

So it may be a good New Year after all.